Sony has announced a fresh line of tools that will let anyone build detailed 3‑D models from real objects, starting next summer. The package includes a phone app that works with Sony’s Alpha cameras, a cloud‑based service for turning photos into high‑quality 3‑D graphics, and a rendering plug‑in tha
Anthropic’s new AI model, called Mythos Preview, can spot hidden software problems faster than any human team. The startup says the tool is too risky to let people use it openly, because it could uncover bugs in crypto systems that have been missed for years. Security experts warn that if an AI c
Bitcoin’s core promise that only a private key can move coins is now being questioned by its own developers. A new proposal, BIP‑361, could force holders to move their assets to quantum‑safe addresses or risk having them frozen. The plan follows a Google report suggesting that future quantum compute
Large vision‑language models are getting smarter, but they can still favor certain groups. Researchers noticed that the tools used to spot these biases were limited in size and scope. To fill that gap, a new test set called VLBiasBench was created. The benchmark covers nine common bias them
Infleqtion is a company that makes quantum computers, sensors and software. It started in 2007 and now sells its products to governments, businesses and research labs. Analysts at Citi and BTIG have recently raised their outlook on the stock. Citi gave it a buy rating with a target price of
The rise of the internet has opened new paths for sexual misconduct, turning digital platforms into venues where abuse can happen. Because technology moves so fast, experts struggle to set clear boundaries around what counts as digital sexual violence. Current tools for counting these incident
A 29‑year‑old former social studies teacher in South Carolina was taken into custody on February 10th. The arrest stemmed from allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor, including claims that he promoted the child’s prostitution and conspired with others. Shortly after his detainment, st
A mining company wants to blast a new granite quarry just six miles from Columbia’s downtown, but locals aren’t welcoming the idea. Heidelberg Materials has asked for permits to dig up 242 acres near Monticello Road, close to colleges and neighborhoods like Haskell Heights. The plan promises to rest
Working closely with residents who have advanced dementia means facing tough emotional challenges daily. Though medical care remains essential, experts suggest that spiritual support could be just as important for boosting quality of life. Yet it remains unclear how nursing home staff actually use—o
A major crypto platform called Kraken may soon trade on Wall Street. Its leaders have quietly asked regulators for permission to sell shares to the public. This step comes after years of building a bridge between risky digital currencies and regular trading tools. Kraken made big promises when it r
